Ross was born July 20, 1977 to Doug and Gloria (Heisinger) Johnson. He spent his childhood in Lyman County, the oldest of three brothers. Although Ross suffered a stroke at birth, which affected the left side of his body, he never let his disability slow him down. A 1996 graduate of Lyman High School, Ross excelled in athletics. He was the starting offensive guard and played at the Dakota Dome for the 1994 LHS Class 9A State Runner-up team. He was also a 6 year letterman on the Lyman Wrestling team and attained more than 100 career victories, during his senior season he was named team captain and qualified for the State “B” Tournament. Ross also excelled in power-lifting, in particular the bench press, where his highlight included winning the Midwest Benchpress Championship in Rapid CIty in the Spring of 1996. Having exceptional strength in his right arm, he was also on the winning end of many arm wrestling challenges.
Ross attended Western Dakota Technical School in Rapid City and earned a degree in disability services. Following his schooling, Ross moved to Pierre and worked for Oahe Inc. After his time in Pierre he returned to help out on the family farm North of Kennebec, where he worked on and off until the time of his death. Ross had many jobs throughout his life including beekeeping near Vivian, working at the original New Frontier Truck and Auto station in the shop, dishwasher at Hutch’s, caregiver at New Life assisted living, and most recently the Museum in Presho. But his biggest passion was working for Mike Authier and the Medicine Creek Pheasant Ranch in Vivian, where he worked as a guide. Ross’s humorous and entertaining personality made it very easy to fit in with and connect with any group of hunters that he would guide. He loved the comradery of bringing people together for the hunting season. Ross had an uncanny ability to remember jokes and very seldom forgot the punchline, which made him one of the preferred guides.
Ross was also an avid sports fan, most days you would see him wearing a classic Oakland Raider jersey (usually 77 Lyle Alzado, 12 Kenney Stabler, or 75 Howie Long). Ross loved watching the Rapid City Rush play hockey and was also a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and was happy to witness their World Series win. Most holidays would find him in a football game or playing catch in the back yard with his nephews. He was active in the dart league and could usually hold his own rolling dice.
During his time, A Master Mason - he was active in the Masonic Lodge in Presho where he served as Junior Warden. He would also go on to attain the 33 Degrees required to become a Shriner, and was a member of the NAJA Shriners in Rapid City.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Al and Laverna (Jaton) Heisinger, his paternal grandfather Don Johnson; Uncles Tom Heisinger, Jon Heisinger and Theron Johnson.
Ross attended Western Dakota Technical School in Rapid City and earned a degree in disability services. Following his schooling, Ross moved to Pierre and worked for Oahe Inc. After his time in Pierre he returned to help out on the family farm North of Kennebec, where he worked on and off until the time of his death. Ross had many jobs throughout his life including beekeeping near Vivian, working at the original New Frontier Truck and Auto station in the shop, dishwasher at Hutch’s, caregiver at New Life assisted living, and most recently the Museum in Presho. But his biggest passion was working for Mike Authier and the Medicine Creek Pheasant Ranch in Vivian, where he worked as a guide. Ross’s humorous and entertaining personality made it very easy to fit in with and connect with any group of hunters that he would guide. He loved the comradery of bringing people together for the hunting season. Ross had an uncanny ability to remember jokes and very seldom forgot the punchline, which made him one of the preferred guides.
Ross was also an avid sports fan, most days you would see him wearing a classic Oakland Raider jersey (usually 77 Lyle Alzado, 12 Kenney Stabler, or 75 Howie Long). Ross loved watching the Rapid City Rush play hockey and was also a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and was happy to witness their World Series win. Most holidays would find him in a football game or playing catch in the back yard with his nephews. He was active in the dart league and could usually hold his own rolling dice.
During his time, A Master Mason - he was active in the Masonic Lodge in Presho where he served as Junior Warden. He would also go on to attain the 33 Degrees required to become a Shriner, and was a member of the NAJA Shriners in Rapid City.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Al and Laverna (Jaton) Heisinger, his paternal grandfather Don Johnson; Uncles Tom Heisinger, Jon Heisinger and Theron Johnson.
Ross was born July 20, 1977 to Doug and Gloria (Heisinger) Johnson. He spent his childhood in Lyman County, the oldest of three brothers. Although Ross suffered a stroke at birth, which affected the left side of his body, he never let his disability slow him down. A 1996 graduate of Lyman High School, Ross excelled in athletics. He was the starting offensive guard and played at the Dakota Dome for the 1994 LHS Class 9A State Runner-up team. He was also a 6 year letterman on the Lyman Wrestling team and attained more than 100 career victories, during his senior season he was named team captain and qualified for the State “B” Tournament. Ross also excelled in power-lifting, in particular the bench press, where his highlight included winning the Midwest Benchpress Championship in Rapid CIty in the Spring of 1996. Having exceptional strength in his right arm, he was also on the winning end of many arm wrestling challenges.
Ross attended Western Dakota Technical School in Rapid City and earned a degree in disability services. Following his schooling, Ross moved to Pierre and worked for Oahe Inc. After his time in Pierre he returned to help out on the family farm North of Kennebec, where he worked on and off until the time of his death. Ross had many jobs throughout his life including beekeeping near Vivian, working at the original New Frontier Truck and Auto station in the shop, dishwasher at Hutch’s, caregiver at New Life assisted living, and most recently the Museum in Presho. But his biggest passion was working for Mike Authier and the Medicine Creek Pheasant Ranch in Vivian, where he worked as a guide. Ross’s humorous and entertaining personality made it very easy to fit in with and connect with any group of hunters that he would guide. He loved the comradery of bringing people together for the hunting season. Ross had an uncanny ability to remember jokes and very seldom forgot the punchline, which made him one of the preferred guides.
Ross was also an avid sports fan, most days you would see him wearing a classic Oakland Raider jersey (usually 77 Lyle Alzado, 12 Kenney Stabler, or 75 Howie Long). Ross loved watching the Rapid City Rush play hockey and was also a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and was happy to witness their World Series win. Most holidays would find him in a football game or playing catch in the back yard with his nephews. He was active in the dart league and could usually hold his own rolling dice.
During his time, A Master Mason - he was active in the Masonic Lodge in Presho where he served as Junior Warden. He would also go on to attain the 33 Degrees required to become a Shriner, and was a member of the NAJA Shriners in Rapid City.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Al and Laverna (Jaton) Heisinger, his paternal grandfather Don Johnson; Uncles Tom Heisinger, Jon Heisinger and Theron Johnson.
Ross attended Western Dakota Technical School in Rapid City and earned a degree in disability services. Following his schooling, Ross moved to Pierre and worked for Oahe Inc. After his time in Pierre he returned to help out on the family farm North of Kennebec, where he worked on and off until the time of his death. Ross had many jobs throughout his life including beekeeping near Vivian, working at the original New Frontier Truck and Auto station in the shop, dishwasher at Hutch’s, caregiver at New Life assisted living, and most recently the Museum in Presho. But his biggest passion was working for Mike Authier and the Medicine Creek Pheasant Ranch in Vivian, where he worked as a guide. Ross’s humorous and entertaining personality made it very easy to fit in with and connect with any group of hunters that he would guide. He loved the comradery of bringing people together for the hunting season. Ross had an uncanny ability to remember jokes and very seldom forgot the punchline, which made him one of the preferred guides.
Ross was also an avid sports fan, most days you would see him wearing a classic Oakland Raider jersey (usually 77 Lyle Alzado, 12 Kenney Stabler, or 75 Howie Long). Ross loved watching the Rapid City Rush play hockey and was also a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and was happy to witness their World Series win. Most holidays would find him in a football game or playing catch in the back yard with his nephews. He was active in the dart league and could usually hold his own rolling dice.
During his time, A Master Mason - he was active in the Masonic Lodge in Presho where he served as Junior Warden. He would also go on to attain the 33 Degrees required to become a Shriner, and was a member of the NAJA Shriners in Rapid City.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Al and Laverna (Jaton) Heisinger, his paternal grandfather Don Johnson; Uncles Tom Heisinger, Jon Heisinger and Theron Johnson.
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